COLLEGE STUDENTS SAVE 20% OFF ALL GOURMETMARKET.COM PURCHASES FOR MOTHER’S DAY

SAN FRANCISCO, CA--(COLLEGIATE PRESSWIRE)--APRIL, 26 2000--Busy studying for exams and don’t have enough energy to find a gift and send it to Mom in time for Mother’s Day? Moving back home for the summer and want to get on her good side?

No problem, GourmetMarket.com, a leading Internet commerce site for premium food, wine and kitchenware products, offers college students 20% off its wide selection of already low-priced Mother’s Day gifts. Students wishing to take advantage of the 20% discount simply need to enter the coupon code collegegmc when shopping at www.gourmetmarket.com. With this code, students are guaranteed 20% off the purchase price of Mother’s Day gifts bought prior to May 14.

GourmetMarket.com has organized its Mother’s Day Shop into themes of “What Mom Likes,” making it easier than ever to buy interesting, thoughtful gifts on a college student’s budget. GourmetMarket.com features dozens of hand-selected gift items, starting as low as $14.95, including:

* Sweets
GourmetMarket.com offers a wide selection of sweets sure to tempt any sweet tooth. Choose Assorted Spring Truffles by Joseph Schmidt ($14.95), Spring Bouquet of Truffles ($17.95), or a Gift Box of Chocolates by La Dolce V ($19.95).

* Spa & Relaxation
Who deserves a day of pampering more than your mother? For the mom who deserves a break, give the gift of relaxation. The Spa Tote features an assortment of spa treats, including Sunflower Oatmeal Bath Soak, Spa Tea Bath Salts, Vanilla Almond Hand & Body Lotion, and more, packed in an attractive straw tote ($39.95).

* Mom’s Who Like to Garden
Complement her green thumb with the perfect gift for the gardener. Mom will flip over the Garden of Goodies, a miniature watering can filled with scrumptious goodies ($14.95). The Squirrel Nutcracker is handsomely detailed in cast aluminum, and cracking nuts is unquestionably the strong suit here ($14.95). The Sugar and Creamer with Tray is a beautiful, silver plated cream and sugar set that looks like a garden pail, truly a unique set for serving coffee and tea in style ($29.95).

* Healthy Moms
If Mom appreciates a healthy gift on Mother’s Day, send her Desert Flower of Dried Fruit, a beautiful presentation of the finest dried fruits from California. The Desert Flower includes dates, pears, peaches, prunes and apricots in a sturdy wooden tray resembling an oasis desert flower ($32.95).

* Mom’s Who Like to Cook
If Mom likes to entertain and she enjoys cooking, GourmetMarket.com offers a wide selection of kitchenware products for the home chef. The Oak Block Cheese Slicer has a built in wire slicer with a generously sized wood board ($15.95). The Caf� Froth Turbo produces rich creamy froth for cappuccinos, lattes, mochas, steamers, non-fat dessert toppings and even whipped cream ($19.95). Making your own pasta is a breeze with the Villaware Pasta Maker, sturdily built with an attractive chrome finish ($24.95).

* Coffee or Tea?
When she says she doesn’t need a thing, give her a morning jump start with the Monet Tea Maker, an elegant French press tea maker (on sale for $20.99) or a Breakfast Spreader Set with handles that look like bagels, muffins, croissants and toast ($9.95).

About GourmetMarket.com
GourmetMarket.com launched its website in October 1997, with the goal of providing the most extensive and finest gourmet products on the Internet. Today, GourmetMarket.com is a leading online destination for specialty foods, fine wine, and gourmet cookware products, providing credible, trustworthy advice and recommendations from world-renowned experts. San Francisco-based GourmetMarket.com (OTC:BB:WINE) is publicly held, and currently has more than 150 business and co-marketing partnerships, including a number of leading portals and culinary sites. For additional information, visit the company’s Web site at www.GourmetMarket.com.